Experience it all – in Mosfellsbær, Reykjavik capital area
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Beautiful nature Nice hiking routes Wonderful swimming pools Restaurants and cafes Local arts and crafts
• Gljúfrasteinn museum of Halldór Laxness, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature • Álafoss, heart of the wool industry in Iceland
MOS – BUS is free of charge and is linked with bus 15 from Reykjavík to Mosfellssbær (www.bus.is)
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Háholt - Mosfells bakery and resturant Cafe Kidda rót Hraunhús - Magmatika design store
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Hlín Blómahús - flower workshop
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Álafossbúðin - wool store
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Helgafell - hiking route
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Mosskógar - Campsite
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Gljúfrasteinn - Laxnes Museum
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Esjustofa - Mt. Esja visitor center
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Háholt - Hótel Laxnes
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Varmárlaug - swimming pool
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Lágafellslaug - swimming pool
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Timetable, hikingmap and eventcalendar at: www.mos.is
Lágafellslaug – Swimming pool Thermal pool with a nice play area for children with slides of various sizes and shapes. Outdoor as well as indoor pools and steam room.
Mt. Helgafell - Hiking Route Mt. Helgafell (217 m) is a manageable hike with beautiful views at the top. In good weather it’s possible to view the capital, Mt. Esja, Snæfellsjökull glacier and beyond. Mt. Helgafell can be the start of a longer, more challenging route throughout the vast nature of Mosfellsbær area.
Háholt - Mosfells bakery and Restaurant Cafe Kidda Rót At the Mosfellsbakarí bakery/coffee house you can find the finest bread, cakes, desserts, renowned, handmade Icelandic chocolates and fresh coffee.
Mosskógar – Campsite and farmers’ market The farmers’ market at Mosskogar is a renowned event taking place every Saturday in July and August. Mosskogar, in beautiful Mosfellsdalur, is also an attractive campsite and provides basic facilities.
Cafe Kidda Rót is renowned throughout Iceland for its romantic burgers, crazy pizza‘s and it‘s relaxed atmosphere.
Gljúfrasteinn - Laxness Museum Gljúfrasteinn was the home and workplace of Halldór Laxness (winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955) and his family for more than half a century.
Hraunhús - Magmatika Design Store Magmatika design store and cafe offers the best of Iceland's design. Magmatika's goal is to always be at the forefront of Icelandic design as well as being a great place to visit. Hlín Blómahús - Flower Workshop A unique florist’s workshop where only Icelandic raw material is used. The outcome is exceptional and worth a visit. Álafossbúðin - Wool Store The Álafoss Factory Sale is a good place to pick up woollen goods and also houses a small exhibition about Iceland's woollens industry which flourished there. Álafosskvos, the old factory of the Álafoss woollens company, was converted some years ago into a colony of artists' studios.
Esjustofa - Mt. Esja visitor center Esjustofa (House of Esja) is a cosy, family-friendly restaurant and cafe located right beneath the slopes of Mt. Esja, the most prominent mountain within the capital area of Reykjavík. Háholt - Hotel Laxnes and Tourist Information office Hotel Laxnes offers a land-house like atmosphere with the beauty of the mountains ahead as surplus. The hotel runs a tourist information office. Varmárlaug - Swimming pool Outdoor thermal pool with a childrens’ pool and play area. Nice sauna.
Mos-Bus
FREE SIGHTSEEING TOURS Close to nature